hǔwēi

虎威

Word · Noun

general's majesty; martial dignity

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

the commanding presence of a warrior; martial majesty

literary

Originally refers to the awe-inspiring authority of military generals. Often used in literary, historical, or martial arts contexts to describe an imposing, dignified bearing.

Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
jiāng将
jūn军
hún浑
shēn身
tòu透
zhe着
yī一
gǔ股
hǔ虎
wēi威
 。

This old general exudes a commanding martial presence.

Hǔ虎
wēi威
zhī之
shì士
 ,
bù不
kě可
qīng轻
fàn犯
 。

Warriors with tiger-like majesty should not be offended lightly.

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Tā他
suī虽
nián年
shì事
yǐ已
gāo高
 ,
dàn但
hǔ虎
wēi威
yóu犹
zài在
 。

Although he is advanced in years, his imposing dignity remains.